Just package this delightful gift in cellophane bags and tie with festive ribbon.
For even cooking, thread the vegetables loosely onto skewers or place in grill basket.
Use apples that hold their shape well: Golden Delicious, Idared, Mutsu, Northem Spy and Granny Smith.
Though we think of crisp as a dessert, it also makes a healthy breakfast. Make it the night before for a quick spoon-it-up starter (warm it in the microwave, if you wish) or include it in a brunch buffet menu on a slowed-down Sunday.
This is a green olive twist on the classic pimiento cheese filling.